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12 SUBPROJECTS

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MATEO Projects: GATE TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

4 MATEO REGIONS 12 MATEO SUBPROJECTS

Catalonia

Lombardy

North Brabant

South-West Bohemia

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Advanced materials

Technologies for optimal utilization of alternative energy sources

Food processing technologies

Biotechnologies

Technologies with applications in pharmaceutical industry and medicine

Process and production technologies

Mechatronics

Aerospace

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ANTASME

E-CLUE 4 MATEO

FlashPoM

Industrial Controllers

MATCH-TECH

MATE.O.D

Mechatronics Centre

MEDSCOUT

NAVISTO

PTT-RenEnergy

TeTRInno SMARTEX

TRACENET

Contact:Gemma LozanoAjuntament de ManresaCATALONIA

Subproject: ANTASME


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ulation and control of aerospace systems. The participating companies will benefit from the direct technology transfer, while the public release of all the deliverable re-ports and material will further expand the experience gained in the subproject to a wider audience of SMEs.

What competitive advantage does your Antasme subproject offer?

Speed in adapting to the evolution of the market by easily acquiring and maintain-ing state of the art modelling, analysis and design capabilities, at a low price, with the highest possible quality/cost ratio.

The development of a common ground

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Activities and expected results:

ANTASME aims at transferring a large spectrum of state of the art modelling ca-pabilities to aerospace SMEs, to enhance their knowledge of the tools needed to support front end technologies and com-petition. Affected technologies are attitude and orbit control, aero(servo)elasticity and adaptive control, thermal control, multidis-ciplinary optimization, real time simulation, space borne payloads, large space based telescopes, small satellites in L.E.O. and G.E.O. and aircraft structures.

The subproject is carried out in collabo-ration with partners in Italy (Politecnico di Milano, Università di Bergamo, Carlo Ga-vazzi Space and A.D.S. International), the Netherlands (Technische Universiteit Eind-

hoven) and Spain (Centre Internacional de Métodes Numérics en Enginyeria, COM-PASS Ingeniería y Sistemas and QUAN-TECH ATZ). The research focuses on a var-ied set of aerospaceproblems using a wide range of existing modelling tools. Adapting existing, however advanced, technology to SMEs´ needs will allow them to bridge the gap between research in academia and industrial applications, thus effectively increasing the competitiveness of the par-ticipating SMEs.

Who and how can utilize the results of the Antasme subproject?

ANTASME will allow the building of a net-work of cooperating SMEs and research entities in the field of design, dynamic sim-

of understanding of sophisticated analy-sis techniques.

A network of excellence between aca-demia, research establishments and SMEs industries, of the four European regions involved in the subproject in par-ticular.

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Contact:

Paolo MantegazzaDipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale, Politecnico di Milano, [email protected]




Subproject: E-CLUE 4 MATEO

Contact:

Gemma LozanoAjuntament de Manresa,[email protected]


The E-Clue (Entrepreneurship Cluster En-vironment) subproject aims to develop the concept of entrepreneurship clusters by means of the use of digital environments.

For the entrepreneurship cluster digital plat-form to develop, it has to be linked between four MATEO regions, providing services that will multiply the effect of local policies and lead to interregional cooperation.

The general objective of the subproject is to evaluate the impact of the creation of an entrepreneurship cluster digital platform in the MATEO regione.

E-Clue also provides the specific education for future employees of technological parks and incubators. These specialists will have

the knowledge of the technologies used in the institutions as well as the knowledge necessary for successful cooperation with the entrepreneurial sphere.

Who and how can utilize the results of the E-Clue 4 MATEO subproject?

The subproject will specifically develop one of the services that the platform will offer: an e-learning course for entrepreneurship trainers. The principal need of these re-gions is due to the fact that there are few people with the capacity and the experi-ence to advise entrepreneurs. For this rea-son, this e-learning course is developed in this subproject because it aims to give the re-sources to these territories to create high quality programs for entrepreneurs.

What competitive advantage does the E-Clue 4 MATEO subproject offer?

E-learning for trainers: The objective is to develop the methodology and contents of an e-learning course for trainers, focused on entrepreneurship and technology trans-fer.

Entrepreneurship cluster platform: The objective is to develop an entrepreneurship cluster platform where the different agents (human capital, finance entities, local pub-lic entities and universities) involved in the process of entrepreneurship, find a place to collaborate, share their knowledge and increase their capacity.

Both e-learning and the entrepreneurship cluster are initiatives to improve and boost the competitive factors of the local econ-

omy. We think that joining knowledge, in-formation and other opportunities may be a way to accelerate the competitiveness of the territories.

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Subproject: FlashPoM

Contact:

Enric Claverol TinturéUniversitat Politècnica de Catalonia,[email protected]


PoM combines polymeric microfluidic mi-crostructures and solid substrates with em-bedded multielectrode arrays.

(MEAs) and constitutes a multi-application platform customisable by the SME/client. Economically viable exploitation of PoM devices (FlashPoM) requires a production technology affording; 1. low cost, 2. low lead-time and 3. user customisability.

FlashPoM focuses on solving spe-cific tasks:

To develop software to support the de-sign of customised modular PoM devices by the target user providing estimation of production costs as a function of design decisions.

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To assembly a prototype direct-write li-thography system for semi-automated mask-free production of electrode arrays and soft-lithography masters, as required for PoM devices.

To optimise photopatternable polymeric materials for biocompatibility and suit-ability for direct-write lithography.

To evaluate the biocompatibility of Flash-PoM devices in the context of biomedi-cal applications, specifically for culture; differentiation and electrical characteri-sation of stem cells.

Who and how can utilize the results of the FlashPoM subproject?

Producers of miniaturised devices in the

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chemical and biomedical fields can espe-cially utilize, having made this market seg-ment a target for a proliferation of innova-tion-oriented SMEs, the outcomes of the subproject. The complexity and high-grade technology approach making this applica-tion field complicated and difficult for SMEs to enter. Subproject results could open a small piece of a very hi-tech area to SMEs active in related fields. This could create some space not only to alternate existing businesses of branch companies, but also create new SMEs.

What competitive advantage does the FlashPoM subproject offer?

The subproject aims to optimise the tech-nology transfer of PoM (Polymer-on MEA),

a low-cost modular approach to production of prototype lab-on-a-chip devices devel-oped by one of the partners. The com-plexity of solution(s) and range of relations depicts the opportunities for specialised companies.

E.g. evaluation of biocompatibility of Flash-PoM devices in the context of biomedical applications, specifically for culture; differ-entiation and electrical characterisation of stem cells.

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GATE TOTECHNOLOGYTRANSFER Contact:

Miloš SchlegelZápadočeská univerzita v Plzni,SOUTH-WEST [email protected]

Activities:

To discover MATEO regions participants´ potential and interest to formulate and solve difficult problems of modern con-trol systems. The cooperation is based on ideas and experiences exchange mainly in the field of interactive design and automatic tuning of robust control-lers, model predictive control systems, control of piecewise linear and hybrid systems and other advanced control techniques.

To create a proposal of connected vir-tual and remote laboratories based on industrial standards that will help the practitioners and students to bridge the gap between theory and practice and to share newly developed software/hard-ware tools and algorithms.

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Expected results:

The subproject, developed in collaboration with partners in the Czech Republic (Uni-versity of West Bohemia in Pilsen), Nether-lands (TU/e) and Catalonia (Politechnical University of Catalonia, ASCAMM Technol-ogy Centre) will start international coop-eration in the above mentioned fields. The additional aim is to create the database of potential partners from the industrial sphere and a list of tried and tested technologies prepared for transfer into industry that will help to lessen problems from industry for applied research. The sustainability will be ensured by subsequential projects.

Keywords: Mechatronics, hard real-time control, PID controllers, predictive control-lers, autotuning controllers, sliding mode

controllers, piecewise linear and hybrid systems, remote access and virtual tools for control.

Who and how can utilize the results of the Industrial controllers subproj-ect?

The beneficiaries of Industrial Controllers will be the domestic and foreign companies based locally (mostly SMEs) which in the re-spective partner regions (Catalonia, South-West Bohemia and North Brabant), develop technologies, especially in the fields of pro-cess and machine control, mechatronics, compact controllers and PLC’s.

What competitive advantage does the Industrial controllers subproject offer?

The subproject will help to bridge the gap between local companies, research cen-tres and students. All three parties will benefit from sharing regional knowledge and excellence mainly through virtual and remote control labs. The companies can also take advantage of using unique control algorithms, rapid prototyping and remote access tools that can speed up the prod-uct development and create solutions with higher quality.

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Subproject: INDUSTRIAL CONTROLLERS




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MATCH-TECH uses Regional foresights to produce a map of regional R&D assets and analyses the technological needs of rele-vant SMEs identified in the regions in close detail, taking into account global trends, market demands, regional strategies and public support organisations.

MATCH-TECH aims to increase the capac-ity of partners involved in mechatronics to innovate and perform effective, collabora-tive R&D, by harnessing the technologi-cal synergies identified through matching complementary partners.Excellent SMEs and RTDs are matched based on their potential to engage in technology transfer through the application and exploitation of R&D knowledge.

MATCH-TECH goals:

SME’s applying knowledge formed in centres of research to new products and processes.

Complementary SMEs and RTDs engag-ing in joint ventures (possibly spin-off or start-up initiatives).

The creation of opportunities for collab-oration and joint project proposals at a European level.

Who and how can utilize the results of the MATCH-TECH subproject?

Excellent companies from Catalonia and North Brabant, these will be studied, se-lected and matched in order to generate

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relationships and real interregional proj-ects. On detecting synergies and matching skills, individual professional workshops will be carried out with the companies and RTDs to determine specific opportunities for collaboration between regions. A final workshop with selected complementary partners will bring them together around a common idea and interest. Learning from and complementing similar projects at a na-tional and European level.

What competitive advantage does the MATCH-TECH subproject offer?

MATCH-TECH offers a widespread platform for matching ideas between entrepreneur-ial and the R&D sphere. Learning from and complementing similar projects at national

and European level. The innovation special-ists from UPC-CTM and BOM work closely with SMEs, understanding their needs and values and will actively work to generate real opportunities for collaboration between companies and/or RTDs.

Contact:

John BlankendaalN.V. Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij,NORTH [email protected]

Subproject: MATCH-TECH




Subproject: MATE.O.D

Contact:

Alberto CigadaPolitecnico di Milano - Chem-istry, Materials, Chemical Engineering dept. `Giulio Natta´,[email protected]


The subproject aims to create a network that physically and virtually connects re-searchers, designers, users and manufac-turers of advanced materials. It will exploit the characteristics of some categories of advanced materials in the field of sustain-able design, with particular reference to Health and Biomedical Design.

Building a library of advanced materials, their structure, their properties and relative technologies for sustainable design with an innovative -application oriented- taxonomic classification of records.

Organization of dissemination events in each of the participating regions, compris-ing showcases based on proprietary tech-nologies and patented inventions.

Who and how can utilize the results of the MATE.O.D subproject?

There are a lot of different material applica-tions with plenty of sources and databases. The idea to share basic sources with har-monised data inside a large database could interest a lot of production and construction companies, especially machinery, chemis-try, health-care producers. The newly cre-ated database will be subsequently utilized by universities, research and development centres, construction as well as companies in their R&D departments.

What competitive advantage does the MATE.O.D subproject offer?

Experts point of view with mastering the

database could open another collabora-tive connection between companies and Universities. Moreover, the references of internationaly renowned universities and polytechnics would support the coopera-tion with foreign partners and other regional partners from industries in partnering re-gions.

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Jaroslav SobotaZápadočeská univerzita v Plzni,SOUTH-WEST [email protected]

Subproject: Mechatronics Centre


The philosophy of the subproject is a grad-ual elaboration of a network of mechatron-ics centres as transfer places of innovation technologies primarily for SMEs in Euro-pean regions.

The centres of mechatronics can signifi-cantly speed up the development of the re-gions through newly created cooperations. It is supposed that the creation of the cen-tre in the SWB region will initiate changes in the educational and retraining processes. These changes will lead to the improve-ment of professional skills of existing and future workers from SMEs in the region.

The work on the subproject will concentrate on creating a platform for future coopera-tion between domestic and foreign SMEs,

research and development centres and uni-versities. Thus, it significantly improves the level of education.

Who and how can utilize the results of the Mechatronics centre subproj-ect?

Nowadays, SMEs especially require more and more easy access to mechatronical in-novations and research to be able to com-pete in the market. The demand for mecha-tronical engineers and retraining courses for current highly specialized professionals is also growing. The Mechatronics Centre will provide all of these.

Last, but not least, the Mechatronics Cen-tre will help SMEs in individual regions to

solve their problems by locating appropri-ate know-how in other regions.

What competitive advantage does the Mechatronics centre subproject offer?

Through the mechtronics centres, local SMEs can start cooperation with innovation and research institutions in different regions easily, which will help them to succeed in the market. The mechatronics centres will also gather knowledge of the market and the involved companies will be granted ac-cess to this information.

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Ria HeinNV BOM,NORTH [email protected] [email protected]


MedScout has been set up to reduce the waste of innovative ideas in the health care sector by actively scouting these ideas and linking the feasible ones to interested com-panies for further development.

The trigger for the subproject is that expe-rience shows that many times viable ideas that can improve care itself and can gener-ate business for entrepreneurs, never leave the head or the surgery of the medical pro-fessional.

Vice versa, applications for high-level bio-tech methods for early diagnostics in day-to-day care practise, are being looked for.

In order to reduce this waste and to stimu-late medical innovations by SME’s, Med-

Scout seeks to transform ideas from medi-cal professionals into realistic business opportunities.

MedScout will set up a platform that will generate and offer possible applications for diagnostics based on metabolomics to the medical sector.

Who and how can utilize the results of the MedScout subproject?

Besides a number of strong business cas-es, MedScout will deliver a platform that will stimulate SME’s to be involved in pharma-ceutical post-discovery activities.

Furthermore, it will generate a model for the transformation of ideas from medical professionals into business opportunities

for entrepreneurs.

What competitive advantage does the MedScout subproject offer?

By linking the networks of the four partici-pating regions, better opportunities are cre-ated for innovative entrepreneurs that seek business expansion in the medical field.

Lead partner is the NV Brabantse Ontwik-kelings Maatschappij.

Metabolomics - A science that compre-hends the analysis of the thousands of small molecules such as sugars and fats that are the products of metabolism in order to translate this metabolic information into more accurate medical diagnostic tests.

Subproject: MedScout

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Jorge FuentesCentre Tecnológic per a la indústria Aeronàutica i de l’Espai,[email protected]

Subproject: NAVISTO


NAVISTO is a one-year subproject support-ing all the participants in identifying and utilising opportunities in Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) applications. This includes the analysis of existing know-how in satellite navigation applications, especially in the framework of the Galileo programme, identification of trans-regional technology matching and transfer opportu-nities, development of a specific navigation demonstrator setup, and dissemination ac-tivities that inform and involve all the partici-pants.

The project, developed in collaboration with partners in Italy (Politecnico Innovazi-one, Politecnico di Milano, Università di Pavia, Carlo Gavazzi Space) and the Neth-

erlands (TU/e Innovation Lab), will yield concrete and sustainable results in terms of the knowledge of GNSS opportunities, business cases and plans, concrete high-tech start-ups and creating TT and R&D collaborations that will lead to a sustained influence and activities that will continue beyond the finalisation of the project.

Who and how can utilize the results of the NAVISTO subproject?

The beneficiaries of Navisto will be the local companies (mostly SMEs) in the respective partner regions (Catalonia, Lombardy and North Brabant), developing technologies in the field of Satellite Navigation. Through technology matching events, local compa-nies will be able to create synergies with

counterparts of the other regions.

What competitive advantage does the NAVISTO subproject offer?

Through the development of feasibility stud-ies, business plans, and technology match-ing events, the local companies involved can take advantage of the knowledge of the regional technology transfer centres that will help them gather knowledge of the market and build relationship with commer-cial partners of other regions.

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Andreas SumperCITCEA - UPC,[email protected]


Alternative energy sources and their appli-cations will be in focus: e.g. wind energy, solar energy, H2, geothermal energy, hy-droelectricity or cost-effective use of en-ergy in buildings. Simultaneously, activities related with common issues that are the same for all technologies and are important to launch technology from the investigation up to the market implementation and dis-semination will proceed. It is necessary to find synergies between these activities and technologies. The motivation of this sub-project is to give the necessary instruments for matching and optimising different tech-nologies developed in different regions, in order to promote the shift of electrical and thermal energy generation to renewable energy sources and take advantage of mar-ket opportunities.

Who and how can utilize the results of the PTT-RenEnergy subproject?

The subproject is focused on the optimal utilisation of alternative energies. Target area is the definition of instruments which enable the frequent, simple and standard use of alternative solutions in real daily life. Concrete instruments definitions will open the standard relations to “alternative solu-tions”, thus causing them to be accepted as real and valuable methods and solutions. Profit could be seen in wider acceptation of these “alternative” solutions – not only on the side of “green-oriented” end users, but especially on the side of architects, civil engineers, and SMEs involved in building industries.

What competitive advantage does the PTT-RenEnergy subproject of-fer?

The SMEs cooperating on the subproject will have very well elaborated descriptions of the “alternative-energy technologies”. They will be able to offer them as standard solutions and thusly, to significantly cut the price for their clients.

Subproject: PTT-RenEnergy

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Laurent AubouyLEITAT,[email protected]

Subproject: TeTRInno SMARTEX


TeTRInno SMARTEX is a one-year subproj-ect supporting technological transfers of innovative smart fabrics and interactive tex-tiles to small and medium sized enterprises (SME) of Southwest Bohemia, Lombardy and Catalonia. The majority of current re-gional textile SMEs cannot afford competi-tive R&D departments. TeTRInno SMARTEX tries to bring knowledge and practical solu-tions in smart fabrics and interactive textiles (SFIT) to the European textile SMEs.

TeTRInno SMARTEX gathers technologies developed by each member of the consor-tium; electronics and medical - Lombardy, smart fabrics applied in automotive industry and medicine – South-West Bohemia as well as luminescent and chromic materials, Catalonia.

Who and how can utilize the results of the TeTRInno SMARTEX subproj-ect?

TeTRInno SMARTEX supports regional tex-tile companies which have to compete with cheaper production from abroad. They can utilize a lot of new ideas from the subproj-ect to take their production to a sphere with higher value added.

What competitive advantage does the TeTRInno SMARTEX subproject offer?

The current status of the textile industry shows a significant decrease in traditional areas; the flexibility of former traditional producers has become essential for their

“survival” in the market. TeTRInno SMAR-TEX provides a clear and accurate open-and-shut picture of some promising areas to invest in. New solutions for the manufac-ture of SFIT products may quickly lead to a transformation of the traditional SMEs, into dynamic firms with innovative smart products. Moreover, TeTRInno SMART-EX supports the creation of a continuous multidisciplinary scientific pole of applied research and technological transfer for a durable impulse of productivity in textile companies.

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Contact:

Chiara GorniFondazione Parco Tecnologi-co Padano,[email protected]


TRACENET activities focus on the identifi-cation of current needs in food traceability and on the creation of a network for tech-nology and know-how transfer between field operators (e.g. breeders) and scien-tific researchers. In this year-long subproj-ect, questionnaires will be sent to query the major agro-food participants with regards to traceability and the identification of exper-tise curricula suitable for the needs of the partner Regions. Dissemination activities will be carried out to inform and involve all potential collaborators and beneficiaries.

The subproject partners come from three different European regions (Lombardy, Cat-alonia and South-West Bohemia) and the final result of TRACENET will be the identifi-

cation of scientific research thematic to be implemented in the agro-food sector. Co-operation between SMEs and researchers in the regions involved will be stimulated, thus giving the opportunity to meet and to share communal experiences.

Who and how can utilize the results of the TRACENET subproject?

The beneficiaries of the activities carried out within the TRACENET subproject are agro-food and livestock SMEs, centres of research, young researchers, breeders, consumers and traders in the correspond-ing partner regions. The subproject stimu-lates the creation of synergies, among the participants, involved through scientific and non-scientific knowledge exchange.

What competitive advantage does the TRACENET subproject offer?

Local SMEs and scientific researchers will take advantage of the exchange of know-how and experience. A permanent network will be created to meet the food traceability sector’s needs. Databases containing in-formation on all SMEs, breeders, breeders associations, and researchers involved in the survey will be made available as a tool for stimulating cooperation among the dif-ferent participants in the “food chain”.

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Subproject: TRACENET


North BrabantThe Netherlands

South-West BohemiaCzech Republic

LombardyItaly

CataloniaSpain

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CataloniaSpain

LombardyItaly

North BrabantThe Netherlands

South-West BohemiaCzech Republic


MATEO Contacts:GATE TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

Mr. Guifré EsquerraCentre d’Innovació i Desenvolupament Empresarial, CIDEMPasseig de Gracia 129 08008 Barcelona SpainPhone: +34 934767236Fax: +34 [email protected]

Mr. Corrado Volpini Regione Lombardia Via Fabio Filzi, 22 20124 Milano Italy Phone: +39 02 67652436Fax: +39 02 [email protected]

Mr. Miroslav KrtičkaRegionální rozvojová agenturajižních Čech, RERA, a.s.Husova 5 370 01 České Budějovice Czech Republic Phone: +420 387 014 112 Fax: +420 387 014 [email protected]

Catalonia (lead partner) Lombardy

Mr. Rob de GrootProvince of Noord BrabantP.O. Box 901515200 MC ‘s-HertogenboschThe NetherlandsPhone: +31 (0)73 [email protected]

North Brabant South-West Bohemia


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